Meaning & use
Sighted
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Spotted or observed something, typically at a distance.
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The crew sighted land after weeks at sea.
The charity provides audiobooks for both sighted and visually impaired readers.
A note on using this word
As an adjective, 'sighted' also describes a person who has the ability to see, as opposed to being blind.
Words with a similar meaning
spottedobserved
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Having the ability to see; not blind.
The charity provides audiobooks for both sighted and visually impaired readers.
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